Draining The Coolant; Refilling Coolant - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

35IWATER PUMP, COOLING SYSTEM
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Warning
- Stand the motorcycle upright on a horizontal surface.
- Remove radiator cap.
- Check the coolant level in the radiator.
1
Coolant level above the radiator fins.
110
mm (0.39 in)
• If the coolant level does not meet specifications:
- Correct the coolant level.
Alternative 1
1
Coolant (-- p.
224)
Alternative 2
1
Coolant (mixed ready to use) (-- p.
224)
- Mount the radiator cap.
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scaldinl
During motorcycle operation, the coolant gets very hot and is under pressure.
- Do not remove the radiator cap, radiator hoses or other cooling system components when the engine is hot. Allow the
engine and cooling system to cool down. In case of scalding, rinse immediately with lukewarm water.
Warning
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poisoning
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
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- Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. If it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. II coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out
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the reach
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children.
Condition
The engine is cold.
- Stand the motorcycle upright.
- Place a suitable container under the water pump cover.
- Remove screw . Remove the radiator cap
- Completely drain the coolant.
- Mount and tighten screw with a new seal ring.
Guideline
1
Screw, water pu m p cover
110
Nm (7.4 Ibl
ftl
1
Warninll
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poisoninl
Coolant is poisonous and a health hazard.
- Avoid contact between coolant and skin, eyes and clothing. II it gets into your eyes, rinse immediately with water and con-
tact a doctor. Wash affected skin areas immediately with soap and water. II coolant is swallowed, contact a doctor immedi-
ately. Change clothes that have come into contact with coolants. Keep coolant out of the reach of children.
Main work
- Make sure that the screw is tightened.
- Stand the vehicle upright.
- Pour coolant in up to measurement above the radiator fins.
Guideline
110
mm (0.39 in)
Coolant
1.2
I
(1.3
qt.) Coolant (-- p.
224)
Coolant (mixed ready to use)
(-- p. 224)